
Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 90 Posts
Supreme Court of India has released Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Recruitment 2026 for approximately 90 posts. Eligible law graduates can apply online from 20 January to 7 February 2026. Selection will be through written test and interview.
Total vacancies: 90
Applications for this role have closed.
Last date to apply was Feb 7, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
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- A) Supreme Court Law Clerk Notification 2026
- B) Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- C) Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- D) Supreme Court Law Clerk Vacancy Details
- E) Eligibility Criteria for Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026
- F) Supreme Court Law Clerk Application Fee
- G) Salary Details
- H) Selection Process
- I) Important Links
A) Supreme Court Law Clerk Notification 2026
The Supreme Court of India has released the Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. F.21(LC)/2026-SC(RC).
A total of approximately 90 vacancies are announced for contractual engagement for the 2026–2027 term.
Online applications are invited from 20 January 2026 to 7 February 2026.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹1,00,000 per month.
👉 Check eligibility and apply online before the last date.
B) Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
Below is a quick overview of the recruitment:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Supreme Court of India |
| Recruitment Name | Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate |
| Total Vacancies | Approximately 90 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 20 to 32 years |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹1,00,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Selection Process | Written Test (Part I & II) + Interview |
C) Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Candidates should carefully note the key dates below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 February 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | 7 March 2026 |
| Model Answer Key Release | 8 March 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 9 March 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Date | Will be updated soon |
D) Supreme Court Law Clerk Vacancy Details
The recruitment aims to engage law graduates on a short-term contractual basis.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate | Approximately 90 |
Category-wise or state-wise breakup is not available in the provided content.
E) Eligibility Criteria for Supreme Court Law Clerk Recruitment 2026
E1) Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
- Must be a Law Graduate having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (including Integrated Law Course) from a recognized institution approved by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates studying in:
- 5th year of Five-Year Integrated Law Course, or
- 3rd year of Three-Year Law Course
are also eligible, subject to producing proof before joining.
- Must possess:
- Research and analytical skills
- Writing ability
- Computer knowledge and legal database usage (e-SCR, Manupatra, SCC Online, LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.)
| Post | Required Qualification | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk-cum-Research Associate | Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Integrated Law | Research skills, writing skills, computer knowledge |
E2) Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 32 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 7 February 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | (Not Available in Provided Content) |
F) Supreme Court Law Clerk Application Fee
Candidates must pay the fee online only.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹750 + bank charges (if applicable) | Online payment through UCO Bank payment gateway |
- Fee is non-refundable.
- No offline or postal applications are accepted.
G) Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Salary | ₹1,00,000 per month |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual (2026–2027 term) |
| Allowances | Not mentioned |
| Probation Period | (Not Available in Provided Content) |
H) Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
- Part I – Online Objective Test
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Minimum qualifying marks: 60%
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
- Part II – Subjective Written Test
- Answer writing in pen-paper mode
- Focus on analytical and writing skills
- Part III – Interview
- Candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 against vacancies
Additional Notes:
- Part I & Part II will be held on the same day (7 March 2026).
- Answer sheets of Part II may be evaluated in the ratio of 1:10 if large numbers qualify Part I.
I) Important Links
Candidates should apply only through official channels.
| Link Type | Status |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Notification link |
| Apply Online Link | Apply link |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
Jan 20, 2026
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